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Picking up brass
bryan6842003
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Does anyone know of a tool for picking up brass?
I was looking online and cant find anything, but I seen the coolest thing at a meet recently and dont know what it is called or where to find one.
It basicaly is like a coil spring that is oblong or like a football. You roll it on the ground and it picks up and holds the brass.
I was looking online and cant find anything, but I seen the coolest thing at a meet recently and dont know what it is called or where to find one.
It basicaly is like a coil spring that is oblong or like a football. You roll it on the ground and it picks up and holds the brass.
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Try this one http://www.uniquetek.com/site/696296/product/T1310
Never seen one of these before. Might have to grab me one as well!
Brad
(Just ordered one - Couldn't help myself!)
For those who order one, post reviews. Thanks in advance!
I just use an out dated old device. I call it my hand.[:D][;)][:p]
I got one better than that - 2 kids!
Only times I've really been worried about saving brass was with a few boxes of LC Match 7.62x51 ammo. Set the FALs gas adjustment to "off" and just hand cycled for most of it, but for one box of semi-auto we shot a few rounds to see where the brass would end up and just layed out a big painter's drop cloth.
Enjoying the discussion though and how some incorporate their children. HA! Most of my aches and pains from shooting are spent bent over looking for my brass. I do believe that it needs to be on a firm surface for it to catch the brass. That is how the Walnut one works.
You might also note that in the ad it comes with a device that you press against it to release all the shells into the bucket. Gotta say that it looks very promising!
Brad
I hope someone posts about the "brass wizard" soon....got a bday coming up! [:D]
Tried a mix of 9mm and 30-30 and grabbed everyone. Also gave it a twirl on the grass but the soil was moist. It actually seemed to press the brass into the dirt and only picked up one or two. Not a good test plot around for me to try on firm ground with the grass. But the instructions say it works well and I have no reason to doubt it.
The bucket attachment was pretty decent too. You set the Brass wizard into its cradle and shake it a little and they fall out. I would guess this will get a lot of use at my range. Should come back without a sore back from now on.
The handle is a bit long but you could cut it down to a more comfortable size. I might even drill a hole and add a leather wrist strap. Could also hang it in my shop by this. (Just a thought)
That is my review. I feel the asking price was well worth it. I might even consider buying the one for shotgun empties. Seems to be a good investment.
Brad
The handle is a bit long but you could cut it down to a more comfortable size. I might even drill a hole and add a leather wrist strap. Could also hang it in my shop by this. (Just a thought)
And how tall are you?
With the attachment screwed on its almost to my shoulders in height.
This isn't so bad but those driving small vehicles will find this a bit of strain fitting into a compact trunk. I was just thinking that if the height was a bit shorter then one could carry it easier and would fit in smaller spaces. Would also make it easier to use and control with one hand.
But I will say that it is better to be too long then too short. At least you can cut it down to a more comfortable size to fit your needs.
Some might choose for it to be long to grab brass behind tables... Just never know.
Anyway, That is the long and short of it all! HA!
Brad
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Brad
Might find the second link looks familiar. [:D]
http://www.brassmagnet.com/page1.aspx
http://www.drazymetalworks.com/servlet/the-69/Brass-Magnet/Detail